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Public Utilities Commission of the State of CaliforniaWilliam Ahern, Executive Director

Daily

CalendarMonday, May 10, 2004

Commission Meetings Notices Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda) Commissioner Office Hours Public Meetings and Workshops Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g)) New Filings Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer’s Decisions/ Arbitrator’s Reports Advice Letter Filings Miscellaneous Transportation Items Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters Adjournments/Resettings/Hearings Concluded Removals from Calendar New Settings Law and Motion Hearings Final Oral Argument Hearings Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c)) Notice of Ex Parte Communications

The Commission’s policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities.

The CPUC encourages all Californians to participate in its meetings, hearings, workshops, and proceedings. We try to hold our public meetings only in places that are wheelchair accessible and which can accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to people with disabilities. Please see the notice of the meeting you wish to attend for more specifics.

If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Contact the Public Advisor’s Office by any one of the following: E-mail: [email protected] toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 Voice: 415-703-2074

FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor)TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) 1-415-703-5282

Headquarters Southern California Office505 Van Ness Avenue 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500San Francisco, CA 94102 Los Angeles, CA 90013(415) 703-2782 (213) 576-7000

Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Calendar Archive: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/

California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Monday, May 10, 2004

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

May 27, 2004 10 am San FranciscoJune 9, 2004 10 am San FranciscoJuly 8, 2004 10 am San Francisco

COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS(Not Open to the Public)

Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered.

May 24. 2004 1:30 pm San FranciscoJune 7, 2004 1:30 pm San FranciscoJuly 2, 2004 1:30 pm San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

NONE

NOTICES

Delivery of Formal Pleadings for FilingUnless otherwise directed, all courier-delivered documents submitted for filing as part of the formal record in a proceeding should be hand-carried directly to the Commission’s Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco; Suite 500, 320 West 4th Street in Los Angeles; or Room 4006, 1350 Front Street in San Diego. All documents sent through the mail for formal filing should be addressed ONLY to the Commission’s Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Charge for Commission DocumentsTo purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00.

Commission Resources Available for RentalThe auditorium, hearing rooms and training room at the headquarters of the California Public Utilities Commission, located at 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, are available for rent. Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Colette Kondo at (415) 703-1401.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscription to Daily Calendar, Commission Meeting Agenda, and Draft Agenda ItemsFor information contact: California Public Utilities Commission

Attention: Poly Arca505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 1003San Francisco, CA 94102Phone: (415) 703-1798E-mail: [email protected]

COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS


June 4, 200410 am – 3 pm

Commissioner Geoffrey Brown Los Angeles CPUC Office320 West Fourth Street, Suite 500Los Angeles

For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Norm Carter at 1-866-849-8391.

PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS

Public Workshop Notice – RPS Least Cost Best Fit WorkshopMay 10, 200410 am – 5 pm

and

May 11, 200410 am – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room A(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and Golden Gate)San Francisco

Parties in the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) rulemaking (R04-04-026) will be discussing the refinement and implementation of the Least Cost – Best Fit (LCBF) methodology presented in D03-06-071. Representatives from the California Wind Energy Collaborative will present results of the study “California Renewable Portfolio Standard Renewable Generation Integration Cost Analysis,” prepared for the CEC and CPUC, which may be incorporated into the LCBF bid ranking process. A detailed agenda will be posted to the service list in advance of the workshop.Contact Dan Adler at (415) 355-5586 or [email protected] with any questions.

Public Meeting Notice – Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications ProgramEquipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC)May 13, 200410 am – 4 pm

Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Offices505 14th Street, Suite 400Conference RoomOakland

The EPAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:Public Meeting Agenda:I. Agenda Modification and Approval, II. CCAF Staff Reports, A. Consumer Affairs Report, B. Customer Contact Report,C. Field Operations Report, D. Marketing Report, E. Outreach Report, F. CRS Report, III. Administrative Business,A. Report from the Chair, B. Review of Action List Items, C. Review of Minutes from the April 8 meeting, IV. CPUC Liaison Report, V. Public Input, VI. Equipment Program Manager’s Report, VII. Equipment Update, VIII. Legislation, Rulings and Decisions Pertaining to the DDTP, IX. Expanding Program Technology, X. Pay Phone Accessibility, XI. Clarity/Ameriphone Equipment Issues, XII. Public Service Announcement Presentation, XIII. Guidelines for Addition and Updating Equipment, XIV. Discussion on Status of Deaf/Blind Community Seat, XV. Presentation by Freedom Scientific, XVI. Other Business,A. Member Reports, B. Requests for invention, C. Suggested items for next month's agenda, and D. Future meetings.Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Jane Elin, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100, Ext. 110 voice or (510) 302-1118 TTY.Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.

Public Meeting – Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) Meeting By Teleconference With One Board Member At Each Public Satellite LocationMay 17, 20042 pm - 4 pm

Board Member Carl WoodCA Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Room #5209San FranciscoInformation Contact:Dolores Montellano(415) 703-2283


Board Member Tim DayonotDepartment of Community Services and Development700 N. 10th Street, Room 258SacramentoInformation Contact:Dawn Chambers(916) 341-4263

Board Member Maria JuarezCommunity Action Partnership Riverside County2038 Iowa Avenue, Suite B-102 RiversideInformation Contact:Shelley Plumlee(909) 955-4900

Board Member Alan WooCommunity Action Partnership of Orange County12640 Knott StreetGarden GroveInformation Contact:Marilene Panal(714) 897-6670, Ext. 3400

Board Member Paul White1920 Mariposa Mall, Suite 300FresnoInformation Contact:Lola Mireles(559) 263-1025

Board Member Yole WhitingSan Diego Gas & Electric Company.8335 Century Park CourtBldg. 1 - 2nd FloorConference Room 12-516San DiegoInformation Contact:Gloria Saporito(858) 654-1231

Board Member Janine ScancarelliFolger Levin & Kahn LLP275 Battery Street, 23rd FloorSan FranciscoInformation Contact:Tricia Verbick(415) 365-7477

Board Member Ron GarciaReliable Energy Mgmt. Inc.6250 Paramount BoulevardLong BeachInformation Contact:Eva Martinez(562) 984-5511


Board Member Ortensia LopezEl Concilio of San Mateo1419 Burlingame Avenue, Suite NBurlingameInformation Contact:Carol Hatten(650) 373-1095

The Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) will meet to discuss, review and decide on:Approval of previous minutes; review recent CPUC rulings; Implementation of Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA); a Needs Assessment Study update; Status of Rapid Deployment; and an update on LIEE program deployment in rural areas where the home is heated with an Investor Owned Utility (IOU) fuel but there are combustion appliances in the living space that use a non-IOU fuel source. Review of Air Conditioning for Zone 10. LIOB will also review recent CPUC rulings, discuss pending CPUC orders and potential LIOB comments on any draft orders, the development of water utility low-income programs, new business, and agenda planning for future meetings.This is a public meeting. Interested parties may attend in person at any of the above locations or may teleconference in. Wheelchair accessibility varies by site and can be determined by calling the above information contacts at the above locations. Parties who need directions may also call the above information contacts for directions or other site-specific information.Teleconference Information: To use this option, please call 1-866-687-1443 and then dialing pass code 737358#. We ask any participants who wish to use this teleconference service to refrain from any additional sounds, such as, music on hold, background noises, as it interferes with the meeting attendees. If necessary, please use the mute function on your phone or disconnect from the call and reconvene at a more convenient time.

Public Meeting Notice - California High Cost Fund – A Administrative CommitteeMay 19, 20049:30 am

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco

The CHCF-A Administrative Committee will hold a public meeting on the following items: 1) Introduction; 2) March 19, 2003 Meeting Minutes: Committee will review and approve March 19, 2003 meeting minutes prepared by TD; 3) Budget for 2004-05 submitted to CPUC Executive Director: Inform the Administrative Committee of the submission to the Executive Director of the TD proposed FY 2004-05 Budget on June 2, 2003 for public comment by the Vice-chairman; 4) Liaison Reports: a) Telecommunications Division (TD): Inform the Committee of the approval of the following: ResolutionT-16784 on CHCF-A CY 2004 Support for the 17 small LECs and Resolution T-16793 on the CHCF-A FY 2004-05 Budget; b) Legal Division: Inform the Committee of Senate Bill 1276, Update the Committee on the issue of Conflict of Interest, and Remind Committee members that Conflict of Interest Form 700 was due on April 1, 2004. A copy of Form 700 is available at: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/forms/Form700_03-04.pdf, c) Information and Management Services Division (IMSD): Financial Report on the CHCF-A Fund; 5) Proposed FY 2005-06 Budget: Committee will review and approve the proposed FY 2005-06 Budget for submission to the Executive Director on June 1, 2004; 6) Public Comments; 7) Future Meeting Dates: The Committee will schedule meeting date for next year; and 8) Adjournment.The contact person for this meeting is Geraldine V. Carlin at (415) 703-2114.

Public Meeting Notice - California High Cost Fund - B Administrative CommitteeMay 20, 200410:30 am – 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3212(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco

The CHCF-B Administrative Committee will hold a public meeting on May 20, 2004 on the following items: 1) Introduction; 2) Public Comments; 3) Review and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting; 4) Liaison Staff Report; a. Administrative Committee Budget Update; b. Financial Report on the CHCF-B Fund; c. Liaison Report on what materials were used to prepare Telecommunication Division’s draft expense budget for Fiscal Year 2005-06; d. Liaison Report on what level of support will be available to the Committee in preparing the Annual Report due October 1, 2004;e. Other Administrative Matters; 5) Budget Development; 6) Presentation from Legal Division regarding conflict of


interest concerns and Statement of Economic Interests; 7) Discussion of how to make the Committee’s recommendations duly recorded and noted with the Commission; 8) Discussion of legal representation for the CHCF-B Board; 9) Annual Report;10) Announcements; 11) New agenda items for next meetings; and 12) Date(s) and time(s) for future meeting(s).The contact person for this meeting is Ravi Kumra at (415) 703-2112.

Workshop Notice/Public MeetingCalifornia Teleconnect Fund Administrative CommitteeMay 21, 200410 am – 3 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Training Room(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco

1. Introduction; 2. Public Comments; 3. Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes; 4. Liaison Staff Report,a) Administrative Committee Budget Update, b) Status of CTF fund; 5. Budget Development; 6. Annual Report; Formation of Subcommittee; 8. Announcements; 9. Member Recommended Agenda Items: Carrier difficulties in receiving required e-rate information – J. Mondon; Appointment of subcommittee of school & library representataives; 10. New and Old Business:a) Criteria for new applications, b) appointment of subcommittee, c) Status of CTF 04-05 appropriation; and 11) Future Meeting Date and Time.

Workshop Notice Modification of the Rate Case Plan for Class A Water Utility General Rate ApplicationsAugust 25, 200410 am – 4 pm

August 26, 20049 am – 4 pm

September 14, 200410 am – 4 pm



October 20, 200410 am – 4 pm

October 21, 20049 am – 4 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room 3104(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and Golden Gate)San Francisco

The Water Division is hosting a continuation Workshop August 25 and 26, 2004; September 14, 29, and 30, 2004; and October 20 and 21, 2004, to solicit public input on the need for modification of the Rate Case Plan for Class A Water Utility General Rate Applications (Commission Decision 90-08-045).The purpose of the workshop is two fold:To identify the least controversial issues in the Draft Proposed Rate Case Plan for Class A Water Utility General Rate Applications prepared by the Water Division and;To discuss the necessary components of an interim rate case plan schedule for year 2004.For your information, the Draft Proposed Rate Case Plan for Class A Water Utility General Rate Applications can be found on the Commission website at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov. (Go to the “Regulated Areas,” select “Water” and scroll down to “Helpful Links”.)Questions regarding the workshop should be addressed to Peter Liu of the Water Division at (415) 703-1390 ([email protected]).


NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))

Draft Resolution Authorizing Vessel Common Carriers To Temporarily Adjust Fares And Rates Available For Public Review And Comment

A draft resolution (TL-19042) of the Consumer Protection and Safety Division that gives vessel common carriers (VCCs) temporary authority to adjust their passenger fares and freight rates without specific Commission authorization will be on the June 9, 2004, Commission meeting agenda. The Commission may vote on this resolution at that time, or it may postpone a vote until later. When the Commission votes on Resolution TL-19042, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.

The resolution was drafted in response to a request made on behalf of Blue & Gold Fleet, L.P., Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry, Inc., and Catalina Freight Line for the Commission to authorize VCCs to assess a surcharge to offset significant increases in fuel prices. The resolution would authorize VCCs for a 180-day period to raise their fares and rates as much as 15% above their currently authorized fares and rates.

The draft resolution is available for review and comment. A copy may be obtained from, and any subsequent written comments should be submitted to:

Paul Wuerstle, ManagerCPSD – Transportation Enforcement BranchCalifornia Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd FloorSan Francisco, CA 94102Telephone: (415) 703-2183

An original and two copies of comments must be received by the Consumer Protection and Safety Division by May 27, 2004. Comments shall be limited to five pages in length and shall focus on factual, legal, or technical errors in the proposed resolution.

NEW FILINGS

4/1/04 I04-04-001 – Order Instituting Investigation and Order to Show Cause on the Commission’s own Motion into the operations and practices of Ronen Perez, an individual; Ford Moving and Storage, Inc., a California corporation;, and its president, Ronen Perez.

5/3/04 A04-05-010 - San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for approval of incentives associated with its accomplishments for Demand-Side Management Program Year 1994, Low Income Program Year 2003 and Demand Response Program Expenditures in the 2004 Annual Earnings Assessment Proceeding (AEAP).

5/4/04 A04-05-009 - Eagle Broadband, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Limited Facilities-Based and Resold Competitive Local Exchange and Interexchange Services. (Public Version).

5/7/04 A04-05-011 - CommPartners, LLC, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange services in Pacific Bell, Verizon, Citizens Telephone Company, and Roseville Telephone Company and iinterexchange services statewide.

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

5/4/04 A03-06-040 - Southern California Gas Company (U 904-G), in compliance with Resolution


G-3334 for a System of Firm, Tradable Receipt Point Capacity Rights and related provisions; Joint Petition for Modification of D04-04-015 by Coral Energy Resources, L.P., Southern California Edison Company, ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company, The Utility Reform Network, California Department of General Services, and Southern California Generation Coalition.

DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER’S DECISION * ARBITRATOR’S REPORTS

NONE

ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

To inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1330) or Water Division (703-2028).To protest a filing, mail the original letter/telegram to the Chief of the appropriate division (i.e., "Chief, [Energy, Telecommunications or Water] Division"), to be received no later than 20 days after the date the Advice Letter was filed."Effective TBD" means that the date is to be determined by further Commission action. A date listed as "anticipated effective" may be subject to change. An Advice Letter Supplement is not a new filing, and there is no protest period unless indicated.

04/27/04 Telecom 610 VERIZON WEST COAST, INC., New customer specific contract to provide ISDN BRI and channels for video conferencing to a government entity (effective TBD)

04/30/04 Telecom 150 PACIFIC BELL, Extend CLC Promotion on PRI Service (effective TBD)

04/30/04 Telecom 750 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., Clarify Metropolitan Regions and Extend Promotional Offering (effective TBD)

04/30/04 Telecom 311 TCG LOS ANGELES, Contract (effective TBD)

04/30/04 Telecom 5 VCOM SOLUTIONS, INC., notification of proposed acquisition of 100% of outstanding stock and control of quantumshift communications, inc. (effective TBD)

05/03/04 Telecom 272 CALAVERAS TELEPHONE COMPANY, update ULTS (effective TBD)

05/03/04 Telecom 328 KERMAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, Establish Annual ULTS Income Guidelines and Clean Up (effective TBD)

05/03/04 Telecom 24908 PACIFIC BELL, Amendment No. 7 with MCI Worldcom Communications, Inc. (effective TBD)

05/03/04 Telecom 203 PINNACLES TELEPHONE COMPANY, update ULTS (effective TBD)

05/03/04 Telecom 248 TIME WARNER TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, L.P., Correction to currently tariffed rate (effective TBD)


05/04/04 Telecom 2929 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, Contract (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 24912 PACIFIC BELL, Amendment No. 10 with TGEC Communications Company, LLC d/b/a Free Choice Communications. (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 24915 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for (HICAP) & (PRI) service (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 24916 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for (HICAP) (PRI) service (effective TBD)




05/04/04 Telecom 24926 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for (HICAP) (PRI) service (effective TBD)



05/04/04 Telecom 24931 PACIFIC BELL, Amendment No. 2 with CBeyond Communications, LLC. (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 748 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., extend promotional offering and miscellaneous text changes (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 749 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., Extend Promotion (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 752 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., introduce sprint intedrated local services - 1,000,000 minute block of time (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 753 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., introduce 4 prepaid phonecards and sprint retail prepaid calling card option H (travelex) payphone surcharge (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 312 TCG LOS ANGELES, TCG los angeles grandfathers a service and revises rates for an existing service plan (effective TBD)

05/04/04 Telecom 313 TCG LOS ANGELES, Contract (effective TBD)

05/05/04 Telecom 264 MCI METRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, to introduce $25.00 invoice credit promotion (effective TBD)

05/05/04 Telecom 310 MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., To introduce Employee Benefit Plan (effective TBD)


05/05/04 Telecom 311 MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., To introduce $25.00 Invoice Credit Promotion (effective TBD)

05/05/04 Telecom 10851 VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., Express contract (effective TBD)

05/06/04 Energy 2504E PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revisions to schedules E-2 and E-3, Time of Use and Peak Pricing, Bypass Deferral (anticipated effective 06/15/04)

05/06/04 Telecom 24936 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)



05/06/04 Water 602 CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, [Larkfield and Sacramento Districts] Compliance filing to implement an increase in water rates. (anticipated effective 05/11/04)

05/06/04 Water 28 YERBA BUENA WATER COMPANY, Request authorization to enter into a loan agreement with a private lender to borrow money to finance the project of replacing the liner and bowls in the utility's main production Well #5. (effective TBD)

05/07/04 Telecom 10852 VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., service description (effective TBD)

05/07/04 Water 348 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY, Offset increase to purchased water and pump tax. (effective TBD)

ADVICE LETTER SUSPENSIONS (Pursuant to M-4801, 04/19/01)

To inquire about a suspension, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1330) or Water Division (703-2028).

NONE

ADVICE LETTER PROTESTS

To inquire about a protest, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1330) or Water Division (703-2028). To obtain a copy of the protest, please direct your request to the protestor.

NONE

MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMSFilings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division

NONE


MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS

NONE

TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

NONE

ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * HEARINGS CONCLUDED

ALJ Reed A.99-03-025 – In the Matter of the Application of Roseville Telephone Company (U 1015 C) to Review its New Regulatory Framework. RE Law and Motion hearing on Office of Ratepayer Advocates’ Motion to Compel Production of Financial Auditor Letters,Law and Motion hearing held and concluded

ALJ Mattson A.00-07-013 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Review and Recovery of Costs Recorded in the Electric Restructuring Costs Account (ERCA) for 1999 and Forecast for 2000 and 2001. (U 39 E),Prehearing Conference held and concluded

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR

NONE

NEW SETTINGS

5/24/049:00 a.m. to3:30 p.m.ALJ ThorsonComr Brown

I.03-10-038 (EH) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. (U-177-W), and its Owner/Operator, Danny T. Conlin; Notice of Opportunity for Hearing; and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should Not Petition the Superior Court for a Receiver to Assume Possession and Operation of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. pursuant to the California Public Utilities Code Section 855,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also May 25 - 26)

LAW AND MOTION

Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judges Sarah R. Thomas and John E. Thorson at 10:00 a.m. in one of the Commission’s San Francisco Office Hearing Rooms, unless otherwise noted. Law and Motion procedures are governed by Resolution ALJ 164. Copies of Resolution ALJ 164 are available from the Commission’s Documents Desk (415) 703-1713 or from Central Files (415) 703-2045.

5/10/0410:00 a.m.

NONE SCHEDULED

5/17/0410:00 a.m.

NONE SCHEDULED


5/24/0410:00 a.m.

NONE SCHEDULED

FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS (FOA)

NONE

HEARINGS

Dates in parentheses following the word “also” are subject to change without notice. The assigned Commissioner’s name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing.

(PHC) = Prehearing Conference (ECP) = Expedited Complaint Procedure (CA) = Closing Argument(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing (OSC) = Order to Show Cause (LM) = Law & Motion(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing (WS) = Workshop (OA) = Oral Argument(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing(M) = Mediation (AH) = Arbitration Hearing

5/10/0410:00 a.m.ALJ ThorsonComr Brown

I.03-10-038 (PHC) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. (U-177-W), and its Owner/Operator, Danny T. Conlin; Notice of Opportunity for Hearing; and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should Not Petition the Superior Court for a Receiver to Assume Possession and Operation of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. pursuant to the California Public Utilities Code Section 855,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also May 20 at 1:30 p.m.)

5/10/044:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.ALJ MalcolmComr Lynch

A.02-07-022 (PPH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Miguel – Mission 230kV #2 Project,Santee City Hall Council Chamber – Building 2, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CAAlso:5/11/04, 4:00 p.m., Spring Valley Branch Library – Community Room, 836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA5/11/04, 7:00 p.m., El Cajon Community Center – East Room, 195 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA

5/11/049:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ALJ ThorsonComr Brown

I. 03-10-038 (EH) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. (U-177-W), and its Owner/Operator, Danny T. Conlin; Notice of Opportunity for Hearing; and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should Not Petition the Superior Court for a Receiver to Assume Possession and Operation of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. pursuant to the California Public Utilities Code Section 855,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/11/0410:00 a.m.ALJ WalwynComr Brown

A.04-03-021 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company Proposing Cost of Service and Rates for Gas Transmission and Storage Services for 2005 and Backbone Level Service and Rates Starting January 1, 2005, as Required by Commission Decision 03-12-061,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/11/041:30 p.m.ALJ WalwynComr Wood

I.04-03-016 (PHC) - Investigation on the Commission’s own motion into the operations and practices of Miko Telephone Communications, Inc. and its sole owner and President Margaret Currie, to determine whether it has violated the laws, rules and regulations governing: 1) payment of surcharges to the Commission, 2) authorized operation in California, 3) providing accurate information to the


Commission and 4) the manner in which California consumers are switched from one long distance carrier to another,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/12/041:00 p.m.ALJ Patrick

C.04-04-015 (ECP) - David A.J. Mack, Complainant, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Defendant,Lou’s Junction Restaurant, Conference Room, 3333 North Texas Street, Fairfield, CA

5/14/0411:00 a.m.ALJ EconomeComr Wood

C.04-03-025 (PHC) - City of San Diego, a Charter City, The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego, a public entity, and Padres, L.P., a limited partnership, Complainants, vs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company, a California Public Utility, Defendant,San Diego State Building, 1350 Front Street, Room B-102, San Diego, CA

5/18/0410:00 a.m.ALJ WalkerComr Wood

A.04-01-024 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of F. Patrick Flynn & Joyce H. Flynn to sell 100% of the Outstanding Stock of Mesa Crest Water Company (U-333-W) to California-Michigan Land and Water Company, which operates a Water System in Los Angeles County, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 851 through 854,Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA

5/18/0410:00 a.m.ALJ O’DonnellComr Brown

A.04-02-026 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authorization: (1) to Replace San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Unit Nos. 2 & 3 (SONGS 2 & 3) Steam Generators; (2) Establish Ratemaking for Cost Recovery; and (3) Address Other Related Steam Generator Replacement Issues,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/18/0410:00 a.m.ALJ PrestidgeComr Lynch

C.04-01-020 (EH) - Almond Tree Hulling Co.; Arakelian Farms; Baugher Ranch; Beretta Property Management; Campos Brothers Farms; Central California Almond Growers Association; Central Valley Almond Association, Inc.; CF Koehen & Sons, Inc.; Dairyland Hullers; Farmers Cooperative; Harriet Baldwin; Harris-Woolf Almond Huller; Hashem Naraghi; Hilltop Circle L. Ranch; James M. Paiva; James R. Lewis Orchards Inc.; John Wynn; Minturn Almond Huller Co-OP, Inc.; North State Hulling Co-Op, Inc.; Pacific Almond Co.; Paramount Farms, Inc.; Paramount Farming Company; Parreira Almond Processing Co.; Peter D. Peterson; Stewart and Jasper Orchards; South Valley Farms; Strain Orchards; The Hulling Company, Inc.; TM Duche Nut Co. Inc.; Vernon Paddack; West Valley Hulling/Barry Baker; Xcel Shelling, LLC., Complainants, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive, Defendant,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also May 19)

5/18/0410:00 a.m.ALJ ThomasComr Wood

R.04-01-006 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s Proposed Policies and Programs Governing post-2003 Low-Income Assistance Programs,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/19/0410:00 a.m.ALJ McKenzieComr Peevey

A.04-03-023 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) for an order authorizing it to increase it rates for water service in its Coronado District to increase revenues by $352.9 or 2.86% in the year 2005, to decrease revenues by ($43.1) or (0.34%) in 2006, and to decrease revenues by ($28.4) or (0.22%) in 2007,

A.04-03-024 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210-W) for an order authorizing it to change its rates for water service in its Village District to decrease revenues by ($1,254.0) or (6.36%) in the year 2005, to decrease revenues by ($24.9) or (0.13%) in 2006, and to increase revenues by $4.7 or 0.03% in 2007,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/20/0410:00 a.m.ALJ BusheyComr Brown

I.04-04-002 (PHC) - In the matter of the Order Instituting Investigation and Order to Show Cause on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Stanley King Chee Wong and Xiu Ping Cui, a partnership doing business as K & T Moving Co. and KW Moving, K & T Moving/K.W. Moving Inc., a California corporation, its Agent for Service of Process Stanley King Chee Wong, and


ABC Moving, Inc., a California corporation, its President Su Fen Wu and its Manager Stanley King Chee Wong, Applicants/Respondents,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/24/049:00 a.m. to3:30 p.m.ALJ ThorsonComr Brown

I.03-10-038 (EH) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. (U-177-W), and its Owner/Operator, Danny T. Conlin; Notice of Opportunity for Hearing; and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should Not Petition the Superior Court for a Receiver to Assume Possession and Operation of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. pursuant to the California Public Utilities Code Section 855,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also May 25 - 26)

5/25/0410:00 a.m.ALJ LongComr Wood

A.02-12-027 (PHC) - Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY for authority to update its gas revenue requirement and base rates. (U 904 G), andA.02-12-028 - Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for authority to update its gas and electric revenue requirement and base rates. (U 902-M), andI.03-03-016 - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Service and Facilities of Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/25/0410:00 a.m.ALJ SimonComr Peevey

R.04-01-005 (WS) - Rulemaking for the Purpose of Amending the Rules of Practice and Procedure to Include the Use of Electronic Mail to Serve Documents in Formal Proceedings before the Commission.Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

5/25/042:00 p.m. &6:00 p.m.ALJ MalcolmComr Kennedy

A.03-03-043 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U 338-E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities With Voltages Between 50 kV and 200 kV: Viejo System Project,Mission Viejo City Hall Council Chamber, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA

6/1/049:00 a.m.ALJ ViethComr Peevey

A.03-10-057 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY (U 133 W) for an order authorizing it to increase rates for water service in 2004 in its Region 1 Customer Service Areas by $179,200 or 2.62% in the Arden-Cordova CSA; $93,400 or 1.98% in the Bay Point CSA; and $115,900 or 4.55% in the Ojai CSA; and various other relief,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 2 - 3)

6/1/049:30 a.m.ALJ LongComr Wood

A.02-12-027 (EH) - Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY for authority to update its gas revenue requirement and base rates. (U 904 G), andA.02-12-028 - Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for authority to update its gas and electric revenue requirement and base rates. (U 902-M), andI.03-03-016 - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Service and Facilities of Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 2 – 4 and June 7 - 11)

6/1/0410:00 a.m.ALJ KossComr Peevey

C.03-08-030 (EH) – County of Los Angeles, Complainant, vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company, Defendant,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

6/2/049:30 a.m.ALJ SimonComr Kennedy

A.03-01-013 (EH) - Application of the Pasadena Avenue Monterey Road Committee for variance of General Order 143B and authority to explore and enter into negotiations for consideration and implementation pursuant to Public Utilities Code (PUC) §§ 1202, 7604 as a pilot project as permitted by SB 1491, and


A.03-07-049 - Application of the Pasadena Avenue Monterey Road Committee and City of South Pasadena for Variance of General Order 75-C, andA.03-07-050 - In the Matter of the Application of the City of South Pasadena for Approval of Ordinance 2121 Relating to Limitations of Train Speeds Pursuant to Section 7658 of the California Public Utilities Code,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 3 - 4)

6/2/0410:00 a.m.ALJ Patrick

C.04-04-023 (ECP) - African American CalWorks Coalition, Complainant, vs. SBC Pacific Bell, Defendant,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

6/2/0410:00 a.m.ALJ MalcolmComr Peevey

R.03-10-003 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Portions of AB 117 Concerning Community Choice Aggregation,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 3 – 4; June 7 – 11; and June 14)

6/4/042:00 p.m.ALJ Barnett

C.04-04-039 (ECP) – Luis A. Alvarez, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant,Fontana Police Department Meeting Room, 8353 Sierra Avenue (behind City Hall, Brown Building) Fontana, CA


R.03-03-017 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s own Motion to re-examine the underlying issues involved in the submetering discount for mobile home parks and to stay D.01-08-040, andI.03-03-018 - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s own Motion to re-examine the underlying issues involved in the submetering discount for mobile home parks and to stay D.01-08-040, andC.00-01-017 - Robert Hambly, for Himself and, On Behalf of the Residents of Los Robles Mobilehome Park, Complainant, vs. Hillsboro Properties, a California Limited Partnership, and the City of Novato, Defendants,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 8 – 11 at 9:30 a.m.)

6/7/0412:00 noonALJ Barnett

C.04-04-021 (ECP) - Cristina Berumen, Complainant, vs. Cingular Wireless, Defendant,Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA

6/7/044:00 p.m. &7:00 p.m.ALJ WalkerComr Lynch

A.04-01-031 (PPH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authority to, Among Other Things, Increase Its Authorized Revenues for Gas Service for Santa Catalina Island in 2005, and to Reflect That Increase in Rates,CIRS Golf Course Conference Room, 1 Country Club Road, Avalon, CA

6/8/0410:00 a.m.ALJ GalvinComr Peevey

A.03-12-010 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 E) for a Finding of Prudence Regarding its Power Procurement Activities, and for Approval of Expenses Recorded to the Electric Resource Recovery Account,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 9 at 9:00 a.m.)

6/8/0410:00 a.m.ALJ WalkerComr Lynch

A.04-01-031 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authority to, Among Other Things, Increase Its Authorized Revenues for Gas Service for Santa Catalina Island in 2005, and to Reflect That Increase in Rates,CIRS Golf Course Conference Room, 1 Country Club Road, Avalon, CA(also June 9 – 11)

6/9/0410:00 a.m.

C.04-04-028 (ECP) - RNM Properties, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba SBC California, Defendant,


ALJ Patrick Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

6/10/0410:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.ALJ ThorsonComr Brown

C.03-09-001 (PHC) - Casmalia Community Services District, Complainant, vs. Unocal Corporation, also known as Casmite Water System, Defendant, andA.03-12-024 - In the Matter of the Application of The Casmite Corporation for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate a Public Utility System Near Casmalia in the County of Santa Barbara and to Establish Rates for Service,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

6/14/049:30 a.m.ALJ DudaComr Peevey

R.93-04-003 (Verizon UNE Phase) (EH) - Rulemaking on the Commission’s Own Motion to Govern Open Access to Bottleneck Services and Establish A Framework for Network Architecture Development of Dominant Carrier Networks, andI.93-04-002 - Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into Open Access and Network Architecture Development of Dominant Carrier Networks,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 15 - 18)

6/14/0410:00 a.m.ALJ BrownComr Lynch

A.02-05-046 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338 E) Regarding the Future Disposition of the Mohave Generating Station,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 15 – 18; June 21 – 25; and June 28 – 30)

6/14/0410:00 a.m.ALJ TerKeurstComr Lynch

I.02-11-040 (EH) (Phase I. A) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Gas Market Activities of Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southwest Gas, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison and their impact on the Gas Price Spikes experienced at the California Border from March 2000 through May 2001, andI.03-02-033 - Order Instituting Investigation Whether San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company and Their Holding Company, Sempra Energy, Respondents, Have Complied With Relevant Statutes and Commission Decisions, Pertaining to Respondents’ Holding Company Systems and Affiliate Activities,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 15 – 18 and June 21 - 25) (Note: June 14 & 21 at 10:00 a.m. and the remaining days at 9:00 a.m.)

6/16/0411:00 a.m.ALJ EconomeComr Brown

I.04-02-008 (TELEPHONIC - PHC) – In the Matter of the Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion, Notice of Opportunity for To Be Heard, and Order to Show Cause Regarding the Operations and Practices of Arnold Ray Baeza, an Individual Doing Business as Best Movers,Commission Room 5113, San Francisco

6/21/049:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.ALJ ThorsonComr Brown

C.03-09-001 (EH) - Casmalia Community Services District, Complainant, vs. Unocal Corporation, also known as Casmite Water System, Defendant, andA.03-12-024 - In the Matter of the Application of The Casmite Corporation for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate a Public Utility System Near Casmalia in the County of Santa Barbara and to Establish Rates for Service,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 22 – 25)

6/28/0410:00 a.m.ALJ TerKeurstComr Lynch

I.02-11-040 (EH) (Phase I. B) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Gas Market Activities of Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southwest Gas, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison and their impact on the Gas Price Spikes experienced at the California Border from March 2000 through May 2001, andI.03-02-033 - Order Instituting Investigation Whether San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company and Their Holding Company, Sempra Energy, Respondents, Have Complied With Relevant Statutes and Commission Decisions, Pertaining to Respondents’ Holding Company Systems and Affiliate Activities,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also June 29 – July 2 and July 6 – 9)


7/1/0411:00 a.m.ALJ EconomeComr Brown

I.04-02-008 (EH) - In the Matter of the Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion, Notice of Opportunity for To Be Heard, and Order to Show Cause Regarding the Operations and Practices of Arnold Ray Baeza, an Individual Doing Business as Best Movers,Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA

7/19/0410:00 a.m.ALJ BarnettComr Kennedy

A.99-04-048 (EH - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 M) for an Order Under Section 851 of the California Public Utilities Code to Sell and Convey Certain Limited Sole-Customer Public Utility Facilities, (U 39 M),Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also July 20 at 10:00 a.m.)

7/19/049:30 a.m.ALJ MattsonComr Wood

A.00-07-013 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Review and Recovery of Costs Recorded in the Electric Restructuring Costs Account (ERCA) for 1999 and Forecast for 2000 and 2001. (U 39 E),Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also July 20 – 23)

7/20/049:00 a.m.ALJ ReedComr Lynch

A.99-03-025 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Roseville Telephone Company (U 1015 C) to Review Its New Regulatory Framework,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also July 21 – 22)


A.04-01-009 (EH) – Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for authority to increase revenue requirements to recover the costs to replace steam generators in Units 1 and 2 of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also August 24 – 27 and September 7 – 10) (Note: August 23 & September 7 at 10:00 a.m. and the remaining days at 9:30 a.m.)

9/27/0410:00 a.m.ALJ McKenzieComr Lynch

I.00-03-001 (EH) - Investigation into the operations and practices of Qwest Communications Corporation, et al. in concerning compliance with Statutes, Commission decisions, and other requirements applicable to the utility’s installation of facilities in California for providing Telecommunications service,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also September 28 – October 1 and October 4 – 6)

10/19/0410:00 a.m.ALJ GalvinComr Kennedy

A.03-12-008 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing treatment of net proceeds from real property sales as subject to Public Utilities Code § 790 and for establishment of memorandum accounts to record net sales proceeds,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(also October 20)

NOTICE OF DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR EX PARTE MEETING

On September 20, 1996, the Commission adopted Resolution ALJ 169 regarding the “Filing of Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting.” The resolution implements an interim procedure whereby a party whose written request for an ex parte meeting with a Commissioner has been denied will be allowed to file a notice of such denial. Copies of Resolution ALJ 169 are available from the Commission’s Central Files Office at 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2002, San Francisco; telephone (415) 703-2045. Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay.

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NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))

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NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay

4/30/04 R00-02-004 Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's own motion to establish consumer rights and consumer protection rules applicable to all telecommunications utilities.

Summary: On April 28, 2004, Peter A. Casciato, attorney for Time Warner Telecom of California, LP, (Time Warner), spoke with Robert Wullenjohn, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, by telephone. Casciato indicated that Time Warner supported a change to the definition of a small business to that of a business with less than a T-1 line or 20 channels. Casciato advised the Commission that this is a reasonable line to draw to identify sophisticated customers who generally contract for this level of service.Filer: Time Warner Telecom of California, L.P.Contact: Chris Lucas Phone: (415) 291-8661

Summary: On April 27, 2004, Peter A. Casciato, attorney for Time Warner Telecom of California, LP, (Time Warner), spoke with Karl Bemesderfer, advisor to Cmmr. Kennedy, by telephone. Casciato indicated that Time Warner supported a change to the definition of a small business to that of a business with less than a T-1 line or 20 channels. Casciato advised the Commission that this is a reasonable line to draw to identify sophisticated customers who generally contract for this level of service.Filer: Time Warner Telecom of California, L.P.Contact: Chris Lucas Phone: (415) 291-8661

5/3/04 R01-10-024 Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development.

Summary: On April 29, 2004, Lad Lorenz, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Sempra Energy Utilities Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), met with Cmmr. Kennedy and Cmmr. Wood in two separate meetings in San Francisco. At the meeting with Cmmr. Kennedy also present was Brian Prusnek, advisor to Cmmr. Kennedy, and with Cmmr. Wood – Steven Weissman, advisor to Cmmr. Wood. Lorenz discussed the grid reliability needs of the SDG&E system absent Valley Rainbow transmission, financial issues – including Rate of Return and debt equivalency and transmission planning. Lorenz expressed support for the Peevey alternate and urged quick Commission action in order to provide the grid reliability resources necessary to protect the SDG&E system and its customers.Filer: Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric CompanyContact: Renee Le Camus Phone: (415) 202-9986

Email: [email protected]: (415) 346-3630

5/3/04 A02-05-004 Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E), for Authority to Increase, among other things, its Authorized Revenues for Electric Service in 2003, and to Reflect that Increase in Rates.

I02-06-002 Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the rates,


operations, practices, services and facilities of Southern California Edison Company.

Summary: On April 28, 2004, Mark Pocta, Program Manager of the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA), met with Cmmr. Wood in an all-party meeting in San Francisco. Also present were Manuel Ramirez and Steven Weissman, advisors to Cmmr. Wood, Bruce Foster and Frank Cooley of Southern California Edison Company (Edison), Marcel Hawiger of The Utility Reform Network, James Weil of Aglet Consumer Alliance and Mark Joseph of the California Coalition of Utility Employees. Pocta stated that ORA supported the proposed decision (PD) of the ALJ even though they did not support the manner in which all issues were addressed. On balance, Pocta asserted that Edison was treated very fairly and prevailed on many issues. Pocta expressed his objection to Edison’s use of 2003-recorded expenses to assert that they are spending more than requested, given these costs have not been analyzed. Pocta emphasized that the methodology used by SCE for calculating net salvage costs is flawed. Pocta explained the reasons that the PD correctly rejected SCE’s request to add $2.5 million to the SONGS Refueling Outage costs. Pocta indicated that although ORA appreciated the alternate decision (AD) of Cmmr. Wood adopting quality assurance measures, ORA could not support the performance standards in the AD due to the significant upside potential to Edison. Pocta recommended that the Commission should adopt the PD.Filer: Office of Ratepayer Advocates – AngelopuloContact: Sue Muniz Phone: (415) 703-1858

Email: [email protected]

5/3/04 A02-11-017 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority, among other things, to increase revenue requirements for electric and gas service and to increase rates and charges for gas service effective January 1, 2003.

I03-01-012 Commission Order Instituting Investigation into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Service and Facilities of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

A02-09-005 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39-E), pursuant to Resolution E-3770 for Reimbursement of Costs associated with delay in implementation of its New Customer Information System caused by the 2002 20/20 customer rebate program.

Summary: On April 28, 2004, Brian Cherry, Director of Regulatory Relations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with David Gamson, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, and Julie Fitch, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey, in two separate meetings in San Francisco. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Cherry discussed the proposed decision (PD) of ALJ Halligan. Cherry stated that the PD failed to include a reasonable pension contribution for PG&E’s CPUC authorized rate case. Cherry stated that PG&E ratepayers would not be at risk of paying for a funded status of more than 100% and that any excess above 100% would be returned to ratepayers.Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyContact: Michelle Brown Phone: (415) 973-4662


Summary: On April 29, 2004, Mark Pocta, Program Manager, the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA), met with Cmmr. Wood in an all-party meeting in San Francisco. Also present were Manuel Ramirez and Steven Weissman, advisors to Cmmr. Wood, Laura Tudisco, Staff Counsel for ORA, Karen Tomcala, Vice President Regulatory Relations, and Patrick Golden and Lise Jordan, Attorneys, for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), James Weil of Aglet Consumer Alliance, Matthew Freedman of The Utility Reform Network, and Marc Joseph of the Coalition of California Utility Employees. Pocta stated that ORA supported the proposed decision (PD) of ALJ in PG&E 2003 General Rate Case except with respect to the elimination of the floors for attrition. Pocta indicated that ORA supported the PD’s treatment of the pension contribution issue. ORA recommended that the PD be revised to adopt the attrition mechanism floors as set forth in the settlement. Pocta explained that the PD’s elimination of the attrition floors disregards the fact that the CPI-based mechanism negotiated by the parties results in attrition increases substantially less than compared to the traditional methodology proposed by PG&E, and supported by ORA.


Filer: Office of Ratepayer Advocates - GileauContact: Sue Muniz Phone: (415) 703-1858


Summary: AUGMENTATION REQUIRED. On April 29, 2003, Marc Joseph, attorney for the Coalition of California Utility Employees (CUE), participated in an all-party meeting with Cmmr. Wood. Also present were Manuel Ramirez and Steven Weissman, advisors to Cmmr. Wood, Mark Pocta for the Office of Ratepayer Advocates, Karen Tomcala, Patrick Golden and Lise Jordan for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Bob Gnaizda for the Greenlining Institute, James Weil for Aglet Consumer Alliance, Matt Freedman for The Utility Reform Network, and Diane Fellman for the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. Joseph stated that the proposed decision (PD) on storm and reliability issues should be modified to establish the standard of reasonable performance at the levels that the PD calculated based on the reliability improvements being funded in the general rate case, rather than at historic performance levels. Joseph also stated that PG&E should be given performance incentives analogous to those for Southern California Edison Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company, but that according to the PD, no additional revenue was required for PG&E to be able to improve its performance.Filer: Coalition of California Utility EmployeesContact: Bonnie Heeley Phone: (650) 589-1660

5/4/04 I93-04-002 Commission order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into open access and network architecture development of dominant carrier networks.

R93-04-003 Commission order instituting rulemaking on Commission's own motion to govern open access to bottleneck services and establish a framework for network architecture development of dominant carrier networks.

Summary: On April 29, 2004, Charles E. Hoffman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Covad Communications Company (Covad), met with Cmmr. Kennedy, Cmmr. Lynch, and Cmmr. Wood in three separate meetings in San Francisco. At the meeting with Cmmr. Kennedy also present was Timothy Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Kennedy, with Cmmr. Lynch – Trina Horner, advisor to Cmmr. Lynch, and with Cmmr. Wood – Steven Weissman, advisor to Cmmr. Wood. Catherine F. Boone, Vice President of External Affairs for Covad, participated in all three meetings. Covad representatives discussed its business plan in California, Covad’s experience with deploying and maintaining a national broadband network necessary for VoIP, Covad’s acquisition of VoIP providers GoBeam and Covad’s voice plans, the importance of line sharing and line splitting to Covad’s ability to serve the residential market, Covad’s views on the HFPL litigation in Federal Court, and Covad’s motion to vacate the stay of the HFPL Order.Filer: Covad Communications CompanyContact: Stephen P. Bowen Phone: (415) 394-7500

Fax: (415) 394-7505